The look is meant to be intimidating. I mean when you're driving up to this thing, you're going to be in awe, unless you're just completely clueless to what you're driving next to.

As far as the $70k price tag, THAT car is more than worth it. Gentlemen, we're talking about the next gen Nissan Skyline GTR. The R33-34 price tag if you wanted to bring it to the states is around 100k. No one should complain about the price for this.

Yea its sad its like that .... but the average non-enthusiast will look at the GT-R as some crazy looking Nissan ...and think nothing more of it then a "Nissan" ... that was one of my arguments about why it should have been badged an Infiniti here ... so you can at least get a little "Status" for your 70K ... that and loaner cars when you need to take your GT-R in for service. Hopefully Nissan will do something like Chevy does for the Vett and offer a separate service dept for the GT-R.

I guess I don't look to my car's badge as a symbol for status. However, I agree with you that it should be an Infiniti for those who do, and for the better service departments, and customer service.

As far as the $70k price tag, THAT car is more than worth it. Gentlemen, we're talking about the next gen Nissan Skyline GTR. The R33-34 price tag if you wanted to bring it to the states is around 100k. No one should complain about the price for this.
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The reason is cost 100K for a R34 here is crash testing, import fees, DOT paper work, and the fact they have to disassemble the car and put crash beams in them prior to being road ready for the US.

The new car will be made for all countries so those issues will not be at hand. The regular cost of the R34 in Japan was between 45-60K ...so hopefully the pricing stays the same or only increases no more then 5K
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and for the price of a Z-Tuned which was around 200k USD wasnt outragerous either.

For those that wanted their R34 to have the same performance, there is no way you can dump less then another 100k into the car. not to mention you gotta kiss your warranty goodbye.

i know alot of R34 owners actually dump twice as much into their GTR to make it go around 800HP, and its constantly in the shop for more tuning. and the only reason u can spend so much in this car is just that there is unlimited amount of mods.

u can say its cheap for the amount of power in can potentially produce, since 600+ HP is supercar territory.

and for the price of a Z-Tuned which was around 200k USD wasnt outragerous either.

For those that wanted their R34 to have the same performance, there is no way you can dump less then another 100k into the car. not to mention you gotta kiss your warranty goodbye.

i know alot of R34 owners actually dump twice as much into their GTR to make it go around 800HP, and its constantly in the shop for more tuning. and the only reason u can spend so much in this car is just that there is unlimited amount of mods.

u can say its cheap for the amount of power in can potentially produce, since 600+ HP is supercar territory.

The Z Tuned was actually around 100K US ... but demand was so high (Like buying an Enzo) that they where actually selling for around 200K US.

The Z Tuned was actually around 100K US ... but demand was so high (Like buying an Enzo) that they where actually selling for around 200K US.

The Base GTR was really in the 50-60K US range when it was on sale in Japan ... if you look at used ones in Japan you will see they are like 30Kish now. Its just a matter of importing them that makes the price go up.

Z-Tuned's MSRP was 20,000,000 yen

and if you got a qualified R34, Nismo could tune it into Z-Tuned Spec for 13-15 million yen

R34 GTR started from late 5m, V-Spec II was close to 6.7m, then the M-Spec, NuR and N1 versions were well over 7m

yen and USD were an easy conversion, its pretty much roughly removing the last 2 zeros and you get the USD price.

Alright here it is, some of the pictures look like they are photochopped to show the expected design. Also there is a translation below that talks about the different models I was refering to.

The standard GTR is expected to start at $57K while the V Spec and EVO Spec will start at $67K and $94K respectively. Both a 6 speed and an advanced paddle shifting automatic are to be available. The Standard GTR and Spec V will be equipped with a 480HP version of the VQHRTT engine(displacement is either 3.7 or 3.8L as it has not yet been confirmed). The GTR EVO will receive a 530HP version of the VQHRTT engine as well as being roughly 220lbs lighter then the standard GTR, coming with light weight seats, a larger more aerodynamic rear spoiler, large ceramic brake rotors, and a revised Altessa AWD geared for more track use.

Just like anything else, as soon as they become readily available they will depreciate like any other car. Look at the Z06, they were selling for 100K, not you can find them for under 60K with less than 10K miles.

I think by the time I'm done with the 335I, all the people waiting on their orders would've gotten theirs and now they will be sitting on the lot, ready to be picked up. It is a very great car, but why buy new if you're going mod everything on it? Buy a used one, when it's out of warranty.

But I have to tell you, I saw the new M3 when I was in Munic for my ED and that car looks incredible in person, it might not be as fast, but for potentially 10K less money it is an absolutely amazing car. I took some pictures of it and every now and again still sit and stare at it in amazement.

Alright here it is, some of the pictures look like they are photochopped to show the expected design. Also there is a translation below that talks about the different models I was refering to.

The standard GTR is expected to start at $57K while the V Spec and EVO Spec will start at $67K and $94K respectively. Both a 6 speed and an advanced paddle shifting automatic are to be available. The Standard GTR and Spec V will be equipped with a 480HP version of the VQHRTT engine(displacement is either 3.7 or 3.8L as it has not yet been confirmed). The GTR EVO will receive a 530HP version of the VQHRTT engine as well as being roughly 220lbs lighter then the standard GTR, coming with light weight seats, a larger more aerodynamic rear spoiler, large ceramic brake rotors, and a revised Altessa AWD geared for more track use.

I did read it before.......I am jus so excited about the 'NORMAL' gtr to come out ...anyway, the evo is going to be a track monster !

Just like anything else, as soon as they become readily available they will depreciate like any other car. Look at the Z06, they were selling for 100K, not you can find them for under 60K with less than 10K miles.

I think by the time I'm done with the 335I, all the people waiting on their orders would've gotten theirs and now they will be sitting on the lot, ready to be picked up. It is a very great car, but why buy new if you're going mod everything on it? Buy a used one, when it's out of warranty.

But I have to tell you, I saw the new M3 when I was in Munic for my ED and that car looks incredible in person, it might not be as fast, but for potentially 10K less money it is an absolutely amazing car. I took some pictures of it and every now and again still sit and stare at it in amazement.

100k for a ZO6??? Thats sad. Anyway, gotto agree with you...the M3 looks amazin. And the warranty issue, maybe something like the 'procede' will come out .... that can hide the mode and keep the warranty.

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Nissan couldnt even figure out a 6AT tranny man! they're like 20 years behind. Dont get me wrong. i love the car and all... i will just have to wait to hear it from the press release

True Bro...I will wait for the press release too....but who knows..maybe nissan went a step ahead...! Anyway 6 speed won't be that bad!

But I have to tell you, I saw the new M3 when I was in Munic for my ED and that car looks incredible in person, it might not be as fast, but for potentially 10K less money it is an absolutely amazing car. I took some pictures of it and every now and again still sit and stare at it in amazement.

Isn't skyline getting the same views which the 'Bangle design' got??? People either hate the design or love it..Its never in between..I for sure love it....its innovative and different!